- Venetian Castle of Naxos - It served as a protective shield to the impregnable fortress of Sanudo in Chora. It was built under the supervision of Marco Sanudo (the Venetian conqueror after whom it was named), who came along with the establishment of Venetian sovereignty over the Aegean Sea in 1207. - Roman Catholic Cathedral - On the beautiful island of Naxos in the Southern Aegean, you’ll find the Catholic Cathedral nestled within the historic Kastro (Old Town)Constructed during the Venetian rule, the cathedral was overseen by Duke Marco Sanudo. - Port of Naxos - The main port of Naxos is situated on the western side of the island, in the main town (Chora), near the signature local landmark - Portara. - Old Market Street - The old market is in fact the area within the old castle walls at Naxos town. The streets are typically narrow with stone built walls that are lined with mostly tourist shops. This is probably the best place to go if travelling the island to find gifts for those back home is not your thing. - The Temple of Apollo – Portara - Naxos’ Temple of Apollo – Portara, a huge marble gate and the single remaining part of an unfinished temple of Apollo of 530 BC, is the island’s emblem and main landmark.
- Tour as per the itinerary
- Fuel, insurance, and all taxes included
- Air conditioned vehicle in perfect condition
- Knowledgeable and multilingual tour guide
- Experienced driver with excellent local knowledge
- Tour leaflets provided
- Pick up/drop off
- Personal expenses
- Optional wine and cheese tasting ( 20 euro pp)
Upon boarding the Porfyrousa ferry at Neapolis (ticket not included), we’ll journey to Diakofti, Kythira’s port, to meet our guide. From there, we’ll embark on a scenic coach tour of Kythira, initially visiting the monastery of Our Lady Myrtidiotissa. Nestled in Kythira’s western region, the monastery is reached via a picturesque route flanked by lush vegetation and rugged cliffs. We will explore the large monastery, adorned with a tall, porous stone steeple that measures 25 metres. Within the monastery, discover the ten marble pillars that uphold the church’s rooftop, found complete 200m from the church during its construction, wax candles named after a Turkish woman, Tourkalas, whose child was protected by the Virgin Mary, and of paramount importance, the divine golden icon of Panagia Myrtidiotissa (the Virgin Mary). Our visit also includes a trip to the Monastery’s compact museum.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
